According to the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), uninsured people, underinsured people, and communities of color face barriers to accessing care for anxiety and depressive symptoms (2023). Mental Health America (MHA) shows the prevalence of severe Major Depressive Episodes and Substance Use in youth in Illinois ranked higher than most states, exceeding the national average (2023).

• Severe Major Depressive Disorder 

• Illinois (14.80%)

• National  (11.50%)

• Substance Use Disorder

• Illinois (7.19)

• National (6.34%)

The Branch Family Institute is the largest community mental health agency on the south side of Chicago. We serve the clients within the Chicagoland area, surrounding suburbs, and Northwest Indiana. We are also global, serving clients in the country of Ghana.

(i) No one will be denied access to services due to inability to pay.

(ii) There is a discounted/sliding fee schedule available based on family size and income.